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Old 01-03-2007, 01:57 AM
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Just a quick heads up, a full grown mantis can shatter a glass aquarium. At least crack it. It might b wise to look into an acrylic tank with a Mantis. I have personally seen a cracked tank from a mantis. Just a little heads up.
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:14 AM
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yup ive done alot of research on these guys, this breed stays small and could never have the power to break glass, well theres always the possibilty i guess, but in most cases its the ones 6" plus
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:22 AM
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You would have to get the shrimp pretty mad for it to break the glass. I have a 6inch peacock, and he is pretty tame. Unless you put something alive in there. I'am pretty sure they recognize people and are not threatendnless provoked. Anyways great looking tank and a pretty cool shrimp. By the way what type of lighting are you useing?
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:41 AM
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power compacts for now, might do one of those vipers down the road
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:55 AM
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Awesome tank and critter!

I used to have one that looked almost exactly the same, but the green was a tad darker. Enjoy him, they definetly are neat!

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Old 01-04-2007, 05:17 AM
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Mine (also small) disturbed me from across the entire house with his banging against the clear plastic front pane of his tank....a small spider was walking across the tank!

Tip: Blue leg hermits are very affordable and make a great party show for guests. (a show not recommended for small children, however...too much violence)
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Old 01-04-2007, 08:48 PM
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Beautiful tank. Nothing makes me happier than to see this design catching on. Keep it up!
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